RANK Space Unit 1: Earth, Sun, and Moon System

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In the Northern Hemisphere, where does the Sun rise?

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The Sun rises in the East.

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In the Northern Hemisphere, where does the Sun set?

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The Sun sets in the West.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light.

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What is the 1st quarter moon phase?

Back

The 1st quarter moon phase is when half of the Moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

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Why can't someone in the Southern Hemisphere see Polaris?

Back

Polaris is located North of Earth's orbital plane, making it invisible from the Southern Hemisphere.

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What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse involves the Moon blocking the Sun, while a lunar eclipse involves the Earth blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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What is the waxing crescent moon phase?

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The waxing crescent moon phase is when a small sliver of the Moon is illuminated, increasing in size.

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What is the waning gibbous moon phase?

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The waning gibbous moon phase is when more than half of the Moon is illuminated but decreasing in size.

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What is the 3rd quarter moon phase?

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The 3rd quarter moon phase is when half of the Moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, but the opposite side compared to the 1st quarter.